AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G vs Intel Core i7-14700 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G and Intel Core i7-14700 occupy different performance tiers according to the recorded data. The Intel processor wins 9 of the 11 shared benchmark comparisons, while the AMD chip takes 2. The Intel part’s average benchmark score of 52301 places it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G posts an average score of 63331 and sits in the 93rd percentile. That placement is slightly misleading, as the AMD chip’s average is buoyed by its PassMark scores, while the Intel part’s average is dragged down by its Cinebench and Geekbench results. The head-to-head data shows the Intel i7-14700 leading decisively in multi-threaded and compute-heavy workloads, while the AMD chip counters with a narrow single-thread win. The verdict from the data is clear: the Intel part is the stronger overall processor for parallel workloads, but the AMD chip holds a small edge in single-threaded performance and offers a different feature set.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700 wins in all of the heavy parallel and math-oriented tests. In PassMark data compression, it scores 498198 against 402831, a 19.1% advantage. In data encryption, the Intel part scores 29601 versus 18937, a 36% lead. The gap widens further in floating point math, where Intel scores 106716 against 63683, a 40.3% margin. Integer math shows a 35.5% lead for Intel with 154535 against 99732. The multithread test confirms the pattern: Intel scores 40318, AMD scores 30422, a 24.5% difference. Physics, prime number finding, and random string sorting all go to Intel by margins of 35.3%, 47%, and 21.5% respectively. The extended instructions test is essentially a tie, with Intel ahead by only 0.6% (28388 versus 28223).

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G wins the single-thread PassMark test by a narrow margin. It scores 4309 against Intel’s 4236, a 1.7% advantage. This is the only category where the AMD chip takes the lead, and it appears in both the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread entries, which carry identical scores. The data indicates that the AMD part’s single-thread performance is its primary strength, while the Intel part dominates everywhere else.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-threaded PassMark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 scores 40318 in passmark_multithread, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 30422. Intel leads by 24.5%.

Q: How does single-thread performance compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 4309 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the Intel Core i7-14700 scores 4236. AMD leads by 1.7%.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where Intel scores 164 and AMD scores 87, a 47% difference in Intel’s favor.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G and the Intel Core i7-14700 have ECC memory support enabled in the database.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G is in the 93rd percentile, while the Intel Core i7-14700 is in the 91st percentile. The AMD chip’s average benchmark score is 63331, compared to Intel’s 52301.

Q: What is the closest rival for each processor based on average score?

A: For the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G, the closest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX with an average score of 63173 and a 0.2% delta. For the Intel Core i7-14700, the closest rival is the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H with an average score of 52431 and a 0.2% negative delta.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a lopsided contest in favor of the Intel Core i7-14700. Starting with data compression, Intel scores 498198 against AMD’s 402831, a 19.1% lead. Data encryption shows a larger gap: Intel at 29601, AMD at 18937, a 36% difference. The extended instructions test is nearly identical, with Intel at 28388 and AMD at 28223, a 0.6% margin. Prime number finding favors Intel heavily: 164 versus 87, a 47% gap. Floating point math goes to Intel at 106716 against 63683, a 40.3% difference. Integer math shows Intel at 154535 and AMD at 99732, a 35.5% lead. The multithread test gives Intel 40318 against AMD’s 30422, a 24.5% margin. Physics performance goes to Intel at 2226 versus 1440, a 35.3% lead. Random string sorting favors Intel at 54340 versus 42663, a 21.5% difference.

The only wins for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G come in the single-thread tests. It scores 4309 in passmark_single_thread, while Intel scores 4236, giving AMD a 1.7% edge. The same scores appear in passmark_singlethread. The data shows that the AMD chip’s single-thread advantage is real but small, while the Intel part’s multi-thread and math advantages are substantial, ranging from 19.1% to 47%. The average benchmark scores reflect a different ranking because the AMD chip’s PassMark-heavy benchmark list skews its average upward, but the head-to-head comparisons are the more direct measure of relative performance.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in core and thread counts. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads. Base clocks are close: AMD at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 2.10 GHz. Boost clocks differ slightly, with Intel at 5.40 GHz and AMD at 5.10 GHz. Both have a TDP of 65. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5, while Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD chip has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has no memory bandwidth figure recorded. PCIe support differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only), while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: AMD has Radeon 860M, Intel has UHD Graphics 770. The release dates differ, with Intel released in January 2024 and AMD in February 2026. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384, while AMD has no recorded launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core i7-14700 uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD chip’s codename is Gorgon Point and it belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation with Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel part uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R, from the Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. Die sizes differ: AMD measures 195 mm², Intel measures 257 mm². Cache layouts differ significantly. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip’s L3 is much smaller, which helps explain its lower performance in cache-sensitive workloads like data compression and prime number finding. The Intel part’s larger L3 and higher core count drive its multi-thread advantage. The AMD chip uses a hybrid core design with Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, while Intel uses its Raptor Lake refresh design with a mix of performance and efficiency cores, though the database does not specify the exact core counts for each type. Both support ECC memory, but the AMD part supports LPDDR5X in addition to DDR5, while Intel supports DDR4 in addition to DDR5.

The Verdict

The data points to the Intel Core i7-14700 as the stronger processor for multi-threaded and compute-intensive tasks. It leads in 9 of 11 head-to-head benchmarks, with margins ranging from 19.1% to 47% in key workloads like data compression, encryption, floating point math, and integer math. Its 20 cores and 28 threads provide a substantial parallel advantage over the AMD chip’s 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part’s larger 33 MB L3 cache and 2 MB per core L2 cache support its performance in cache-sensitive tests. The Intel processor also carries a launch MSRP of $384, though the database does not record a launch price for the AMD chip.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G wins only the single-thread test, with a 1.7% margin over Intel. This indicates that the AMD chip’s Zen 5 architecture delivers competitive single-thread performance, but it does not translate into wins in any other category. The AMD part’s 4 nm process gives it a smaller die (195 mm² versus 257 mm²) and it supports LPDDR5X memory, which the Intel part does not. The AMD chip also has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, while the Intel part is locked.

For users whose workloads are heavily parallel, such as rendering, encryption, or data compression, the Intel Core i7-14700 is the clear choice based on the recorded benchmarks. For users prioritizing single-thread performance or requiring LPDDR5X memory support, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G offers a narrow edge in that specific test. The AMD part’s higher percentile ranking (93rd versus 91st) is driven by its average benchmark score of 63331, but the direct head-to-head data favors Intel in nearly every workload. The Intel processor is the better performer in the majority of measured scenarios, while the AMD chip’s strengths lie in single-thread speed and platform features like an unlocked multiplier and newer process node.